5 Pro Wrestling World Champions' Careers That Were Altered By Sudden Injuries
Harsh reality can strike quick...
2. Macho Man Randy Savage (1997)
Savage wrestled close to 70 matches following this moment, but it ultimately rerouted his career. During the Steel Cage main event of the 1997 Halloween Havoc, Savage ran interference, and astonishingly, the 44-year-old attempted a Flying Axe Handle from the cage's apex.
The landing was far from optimal, and Savage was bothered by knee injuries for months before he finally took a 10-month sabbatical, beginning in June 1998, in order to have two surgeries. When he returned, Savage was much more muscular, and far, far less mobile.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
